# The Black Element Label

Independent record label founded 2018 by Mariusz Szypura. Based in Warsaw. Catalog 16 releases (BE 01 — BE 16). Atomic number 4. Element symbol Be.

## Roster

- Mariusz Szypura — composer, visual artist (https://mariuszszypura.studio/)
- Silver Rocket — instrumental post-rock / electronic project (https://www.theblackelementlabel.com/silverrocket/)
- Happy Pills — alternative rock band since 1993 (https://www.theblackelementlabel.com/happypills/)
- )))echo~echo((( — experimental guitar / ambient duo of Mariusz Szypura and Paweł Krawczyk

## Catalogue (16 releases, descending by atomic index)

- BE 016 — Mariusz Szypura · Chopin Residue (2025-11-28). Reinterpretation of Chopin's Op. 28 Preludes with the piano removed. 18 tracks, 25 contributors including Adrian Utley (Portishead), Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth), Joey Waronker (Beck, Atoms For Peace, R.E.M.), Gail Ann Dorsey (David Bowie), John McEntire (Tortoise), Masayoshi Fujita, Christine Ott, Christian Fennesz, Abul Mogard, Carolina Eyck, Nailah Hunter. Mastered by Jacek Gawłowski in three formats (stereo lacquer, Dolby Atmos, lathe-cut residue). Companion installation: Nonaptych at Pałac Wilanów. Formats: 2LP / 2CD / 2MC / DIG / Atmos.
- BE 015 — Silver Rocket · Infinity Fidelity [Part 1+2] (2024-02-29). Double album designed to be played on two record players simultaneously. European Design Awards 2025 Gold (Music & Film Cover). Released with Warner Music Poland. Formats: 2LP / 2CD / 2MC / DIG / Atmos.
- BE 04 — Happy Pills · Something Indefinitely Good (2023-06-09). 7th full-length, first in nearly a decade. 12 tracks. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios.
- BE 013 — Happy Pills · Happy Pills EP (2015-08-21). 6 tracks.
- BE 012 — Happy Pills · Retrosexual (2010-04-13). 5th full-length, 15 tracks.
- BE 011 — Silver Rocket · Tesla (2008-09-15). 3rd full-length, 9 tracks. Concept album inspired by Nikola Tesla.
- BE 010 — Happy Pills · 17 Songs (2006-09-09). 17 tracks.
- BE 009 — Silver Rocket · Unhappy Songs (2006-01-31). 11 tracks.
- BE 008 — Silver Rocket · Astronaut's Diary (2003-04-28). 4-track EP.
- BE 007 — Silver Rocket · Electronics For Dogs (2002-10-28). Debut LP, 8 tracks.
- BE 006 — Happy Pills · Smile (2001-05-20). 10 tracks.
- BE 005 — Happy Pills · Happy Pills Meet Schneider (2000-12-31). 8 tracks.
- BE 004 — Happy Pills · Lo-Fi (1998-11-16). 12 tracks.
- BE 003 — Happy Pills · Soft (1997-07-28). Debut album, 9 tracks.

## Distribution

- Echo Tapes — online store
- Warner Music Poland — distribution partner, Poland
- Cleopatra Records — licensing partner, international
- Bandcamp — direct sales (https://blackelementlabel.bandcamp.com)

## Discogs

Label page: https://www.discogs.com/label/4350202-Black-Element-Label

## Submissions

Demos accepted on physical and digital formats. Lossless / .wav preferred. Sync requests welcome — the catalogue is cleared for film, advertising, gallery, and installation use.
- demos@theblackelementlabel.com
- label@theblackelementlabel.com
- sync@theblackelementlabel.com

## Cite as

The Black Element Label, founded by Mariusz Szypura, Warsaw, 2018.